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TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................1 HOW TO GET HIGH NMAT SCORE WITHOUT REVIEW CENTER: A DEFINITIVE GUIDE.............................................................................3 S T ICK T O YOUR OWN LEARNING ST YLE . .................................................4 S T RENGT HEN YOUR WE AKNESSES . .........................................................4 K NOW T HE COVER AGE OF T HE EXAM . .....................................................5 T AKE SIMULAT ED , T IME - PRESSURED PRACT ICE T EST S ........................7 M ANAGE YOUR T IME WISELY . ...................................................................9 A DDIT IONAL NMAT T IPS . .......................................................................10 PART I: MENTAL ABILITY...................................................................11 VERBAL ....................................................................................................12 INDUCTIVE REASONING .....................................................................26 QUANTITATIVE ......................................................................................40 PERCEPTUAL ACUITY..........................................................................54 PART II: ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY .................................................78 1

BIOLOGY ..................................................................................................79 PHYSICS...................................................................................................94 SOCIAL SCIENCE ................................................................................ 114 CHEMISTRY .......................................................................................... 128 VERBAL ANSWER KEY ...................................................................... 146 INDUCTIVE REASONING ANSWER KEY ........................................ 153 QUANTITATIVE ANSWER KEY......................................................... 155 PERCEPTUAL ACUITY ANSWER KEY ............................................ 156 BIOLOGY ANSWER KEY .................................................................... 160 PHYSICS ANSWER KEY ..................................................................... 162 SOCIAL SCIENCE ANSWER KEY ..................................................... 164 CHEMISTRY ANSWER KEY .............................................................. 166

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1 How to Get High NMAT Score Without Review Center: A Definitive Guide. To qualify for the best medical schools in the Philippines, it’s not enough that you have Latin honors or stellar GPA. Your NMAT ranking or score is equally important. The NMAT or National Medical Admission Test is a prerequisite for entering a Doctor of Medicine program in the Philippines. While other lesser known schools don’t put much weight on your NMAT performance, top schools like UP, UST, and UERM have cutoff scores of 90+, 85, and 75, respectively. NMAT, therefore, should never be taken for granted because how you perform in the exam can literally define your future as a medical student. In this guide, we’ve carefully curated all the best NMAT tips and tricks to ensure you can ace the exam even without enrolling in a review center.

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Stick to your own learning style. At this point, you must have a clear idea already of what makes you tick as a student. In other words, you already know what reviewing or studying techniques work best for you. Everyone is different. Some learn more by reviewing alone while others absorb more information by joining group studies. Others extract more from audio-visual learning materials while others thrive by reading books. As the saying goes, if it isn’t broke don’t fix it. Stick to your own style and make every minute of your review count.

Strengthen your weaknesses. Reviewing for NMAT is like preparing for UPCAT or civil service exam: You don’t have all the time in the world so might as well review strategically. In the case of NMAT, you only have 2 months at best (if you’re taking the March/April schedule) to dedicate for the review. So how can you make the most out of it? By focusing on your weakest areas. Take a diagnostic exam. Either use the practice test provided to you by CEM or find free/paid NMAT reviewer online. The result of this initial practice exam will give you an idea about the nature of NMAT and which subject areas you need to spend more time on.

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When I took the NMAT years ago, I knew right off the bat that I suck at Math and Physics. The diagnostic exam I took only confirmed it. By knowing your weaknesses from the get-go, you will be able to dedicate more time brushing up on the concepts you’ve (intentionally) forgotten and in so doing improve your final NMAT score/rank. Also, don’t forget that NMAT scoring is based on percentile ranking which means your grade isn’t equivalent to the number of questions you got right but on the number of examinees who scored lower than you. Since most students hate subjects that have anything to do with numbers, you can outperform them and possibly get a 90+ ranking by doing well in these areas (more on this in the next section).

Know the coverage of the exam. Assuming that you already know your weaknesses based on the results of the diagnostic test, it’s time to dust off your old high school or college notes and start reviewing. However, you can’t start the review unless you know what to review in the first place. Know the coverage of the NMAT and use it as a guide on what topics to prioritize.

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NMAT is composed of two parts. The first part is the Aptitude Test which measures the examinee’s mental ability in answering questions from four

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different categories: Verbal, Inductive Reasoning, Quantitative, and Perceptual Acuity. Part I is the trickiest of the two. It relies on your aptitude more than your stocked knowledge. Most examinees fail to prepare well for this part since they didn’t study most of it in high school or college unlike the subjects included in Part II. The only way to get a high score in Part I is to practice answering as many questions as you can. Since most examinees focus on Part II, it will give you a great advantage if you outscore them in Part I. NMAT, after all, is based on percentile ranking, not on your raw scores. The second part, on the other hand, is the Special Areas test which includes questions from four subject areas believed to be the most critical in preparing students for medical education: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Social Science. When reviewing for Part II, prioritize breadth over depth. Instead of delving into advanced concepts in each subject, review the basics usually included in your high school or college syllabus. Remember, you should make each second of your limited time to review count by covering as many subjects as possible. You won’t be able to do that if you waste time gaining “in-depth” knowledge about a single topic.

Take simulated, time-pressured practice tests. 7

Studies show that you retain more information through repeated testing than from repeated studying. This phenomenon is known as the testing effect and is hinged upon the universal truth that people learn more through application and trial-and-error. To get your best NMAT score, practice taking exams similar to the content and length of the actual NMAT. You may use the free practice test sent to your e-mail upon registration or the mock exam included in this e-book. The key here is to answer as many questions as possible to benefit from the testing effect. Each mistake is an opportunity to improve your weaknesses and brush up on concepts you might have forgotten. For example, if you got a wrong answer to a Physics question, you can compare your answer to other choices to see why you made a mistake. This is also a great reminder of why you should keep a note of the common Math and science formulas. NMAT is a time-pressured exam so aside from understanding the test content, you also have to mimic the actual test conditions. To do this, try answering the practice tests under time pressure: 3 hours for Part I and 2 1/2 hours for Part II. If you answer 75% of the questions correctly, you’re in good standing. A score lower than 75% means you need more preparation to improve your base knowledge as well as analytical and application skills. Practice tests should only be used as a guide in improving your test-taking skills. The questions will not likely appear in the actual NMAT so don’t waste your time memorizing them.

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In addition to improving your stored knowledge, the use of practice tests in your review also builds up your test-taking “muscles,” enabling you to make intelligent guesses even in items you don’t know anything about.

Manage your time wisely. As a whole, NMAT is relatively easier compared to UPCAT. However, time is every examinee’s greatest enemy. The first part alone consists of confusing and complex questions that can easily consume a huge chunk of your time if you’re not careful. If the proctor allows it, wear an analog wristwatch (digital watches aren’t allowed) so you’ll be aware how much time is left and whether you’re already falling behind. Never waste more than 3 minutes in a single item. Depending on which strategy you’re most comfortable with, you can tackle either the easiest or the hardest questions first. READ: How to Answer Multiple Choice Questions Like a Pro Alternatively, you can classify each question based on its level of difficulty: • •

Easy – items that you already know the answers to at one glance. Answer them right away. Medium – questions that require calculations and a little more thinking. Mark these questions and only go back to them once you’re done with the easier questions. 9

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Hard – test items that are too difficult to waste your time on. Make educated guesses and move on.

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Sleep well before the day of the exam. Lack of sleep severely derails one’s concentration.

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If possible, visit the testing location a few days before the exam to familiarize yourself with the area, its traffic condition, and the specific room where you’re assigned. If the room is airconditioned, for example, it won’t harm if you bring a jacket just in case.

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Don’t forget to bring the required documents on the test date: NMAT Identification Form, Examination Permit, Valid School ID/Government-issued ID/Valid Passport, and photocopy of Transcript of Records (for college graduates only).

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Bring enough pencils (No. 2 or HB) and erasers. Examinees are also advised to bring a long transparent plastic envelope where they can put their personal valuables and other allowed items.

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Arrive at the test site early, preferably a few minutes before 7:00 AM. All examinees must be inside their testing rooms as early as 7:15 AM.

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Eat a healthy breakfast. The first part of the exam is 3 hours long so you should never go there with a grumbling stomach unless you want to ruin your concentration.

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Bring a packed lunch because the 1-hour lunch break is not enough to eat at nearby restaurants wherein the lines are expectedly long. You can also bring candies so you’ll have an extra supply of glucose for your brain while taking the exam. Avoid foods that are crunchy or have strong odors. 10

Part I: Mental Ability

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2 Verbal Word Analogies Directions: The questions that follow have two pairs of words. Analyze the first pairing and figure out how they’re related to each other. The second pair is related to each other in the same way as the first pair. Choose the missing word from the given choices.

1. FOLLOW : CHASE :: NUDGE : A. THRUST B. PURSUE C. CATCH D. PRECEDE 2. MARATHON : RACE :: HIBERNATION : A. WINTER B. BEAR C. DREAM D. SLEEP

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3. MEDICINE : ILLNESS :: LAW : A. ANARCHY B. THIRST C. DISCIPLINE D. SENSITIVITY 4. SCRUFF : NECK :: STERN : A. LECTURE B. DIRTY C. BOAT D. WARNING

5. PRINCIPLE : DOCTRINE :: LIVING : A. WILL B. DEAD C. LIKELIHOOD D. LIVELIHOOD 6. PALTRY : SIGNIFICANCE :: BANAL : A. DISCUSSION B. LANDSCAPE C. WEALTH D. ORIGINALITY

7. CHATTER : TALK :: FLUTTER : A. DANCE B. WOBBLE C. SING 13

D. FLAP 8. CONJUGATE : PAIR :: PARTITION : A. DIVIDE B. CONSECRATE C. PARADE D. SQUELCH

9. CHAGRIN : CRITICISM :: SAG : A. CRINGE B. PRESSURE C. NAG D. REDRESS 10. EXTORT : OBTAIN :: PLAGIARIZE : A. STEAL B. BORROW C. IGNITE D. APPEAL 11. PALLID : COLOR :: TACTLESS : A. HUE B. TASTELESS C. VERVE D. DIPLOMATIC 12. VAUNT : BOAST :: SKEWER : 14

A. FLAUNT B. CRITICIZE C. PREPARE D. AVOID

13. DOG : KENNEL :: BIRD : A. FLY B. FEATHER C. AERIE D. EAGLE 14. SODDEN : MOIST :: MAUDLIN : A. SENTIMENTAL B. DISPASSIONATE C. REALISTIC D. BOLD 15. PRIDE : LION :: SHOAL : A. TEACHER B. STUDENT C. SELF-RESPECT D. FISH

16. HILT : SWORD :: NEEDLE : A. TEASE B. COMPASS C. DAGGER D. KILT 15

17. MAVEN : EXPERTISE :: SUPPLICANT : A. ARROGANCE B. WISDOM C. GRACE D. HUMILITY 18. DEFER: POSTPONE :: PROFFER A. CAUSE B. TENDER C. AVOID D. INFER 19. GALL : VEX :: HEX : A. FIX B. JINX C. INDEX D. VIXEN

20. MERCENARY : WAGES :: DILETTANTE : A. ENJOYMENT B. RIFLE C. STRIFE D. MARKET

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Reading Comprehension. Directions: This section contains passages from various sources. It will test your ability to understand what you read. Choose the correct answer to each questions asked after each passage. For questions 21 - 27: In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain. A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude to Spain and all the land east of that line to Portugal. Magellan offered to prove that the East Indies fell under Spanish authority. On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships. More than a year later, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan. One ship deserted while in this passage and returned to Spain, so fewer sailors were privileged to gaze at that first panorama of the Pacific Ocean. Those who remained crossed the meridian now known as the International Date Line in the early spring of 1521 after 98 days on the Pacific Ocean. During those long days at sea, many of Magellan's men died of starvation and disease.

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Later, Magellan became involved in an insular conflict in the Philippines and was killed in a tribal battle. Only one ship and 17 sailors under the command of the Basque navigator Elcano survived to complete the westward journey to Spain and thus prove once and for all that the world is round, with no precipice at the edge.

21. In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _______ now called the International Date Line. A. imaginary circle passing through the poles B. imaginary line parallel to the equator C. area D. land mass

22. The passage was found near 50 degrees S of ________. A. Greenwich B. The equator C. Spain D. Portugal

23. Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern ______. A. coast B. inland C. body of land with water on three sides D. border 18

24. One of Magellan's ships explored the _________ of South America for a passage across the continent. A. coastline B. mountain range C. physical features D. islands

25. The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction. A. north and south B. crosswise C. easterly D. south east

26. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political ________. A. entanglement B. discussion C. negotiation D. problem

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27. The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration. A. cosmic B. land C. mental D. common man

For questions 28 – 33: A soccer field is the setting in the untitled poem below, which was written by Ellen Bryant Voigt. Muscular and fleet, he moves without thinking among the shifting jerseys on the field. In his wake the paler one, through wave after wave of the enemy line, presses the white ball forward: winded and earnest, he has willed his body to this pitch until the body is inside his mind as the mind arranges pieces on the board—now he cuts a wide angle and passes the ball though he knows his friend will never give it back. Ahead of him, always ahead of him: 20

this is the pattern already set in their early victories, one at the prow, one at the wheel. Poem from Two Trees by Ellen Bryant Voigt. Copyright © 1992 by Ellen Bryant Voigt. 28. In line 1, the word “fleet” most nearly means A tall. B swift. C strong. D awkward. 29. In line 3, the phrase “In his wake” means that “the paler one” is A. by his side. B calling to him. C. close behind him. D. making a final effort.

30. What is being described in lines 3–5 ? A. A soccer team trying to beat a much better team B. A soccer player maneuvering the ball past opponents C. Two friends competing in drills during soccer practice D. A soccer player imagining what an opponent will do 31. The player described in lines 5–7 is apparently A. pushing himself to the limit. B. playing carelessly, without thinking. 21

C. slowing down the action to figure out what to do. D. too tired to be able to keep the ball under control. 32. Based on details in the poem, which of the following can be concluded about the soccer players? A. They are engaged in an unfriendly rivalry. B. They are accustomed to playing together. C. They are trying to work out a new formation. D. They are not very involved in the game. 33. One of the poem’s main themes is A. the lack of team spirit exhibited by some players. B. the idea that competitive sports turn friends into enemies. C. the envy some players feel for the high-scoring players. D. the unselfishness required to be a good team player.

For questions 34 – 36: The entire year of 1989 marked the grand return of the restored steam locomotive to northern Vermont; but people especially loved attending the Steam Train festival during autumn best. During that festival, when the train arrived into the station, the 150 ticketed passengers were transported back in time and treated to the sound of a strong welcoming whistle and the blast of heat from the boiler (if you were standing close enough on the platform) which was very welcome in the crisp cool air. A thrilling tour awaited them. Once everyone boarded the train; the opened windows in the passenger cars afforded passengers an exquisite fragrance of fall leaves and a coal burning steam engine would delight your nostrils in a way that no diesel engine could. If the passengers were not excited enough at this point, they certainly were when they experienced the power of the train reaching its leisurely cruising speed of 40 mph 22

and time seemed to slow down. Of note were the six passenger cars that wer...